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35 years after his death a web of intrigue still surrounds the Canadian ace's legend

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35 years after his death a web of intrigue still surrounds the Canadian ace's legend

Date4/28/1983

Names

Beurling, George (Buzz) (subject)

Great Britain. Royal Air Force (subject)

Stuparyk, Michael (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: 35 years after his death a web of intrigue still surrounds the Canadian ace's legend

Subject

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0032650F

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